12 December 2008

While it will not--by the longest of long shots--atone for what your policies have wrought over the last eight years, you now have the opportunity to do whats right for the country and working Americans. Word is, you and Paulson are thinking about using part of the $700B TARP funds to supply the rescue loan for the Detroit Three.

It's time to stop thinking and start doing.

After years of trying to convince us that things like pre-emptive war, torture, unlawful surveillance, and indefinite detention without trial are in our best interests, here is a no-brainer. Jobs and American industry? No convincing necessary.

By way of contrast, your brethren in the Seante have decided that crucifying the UAW is what's in America's best interests. Now, maybe they were figuring you'll step in and leave them blameless for whatever happens: spending the money or the industry collapsing through their inaction. Maybe it's a calculated move to give you one, last "white horse" moment with which to shore up your legacy and go out on a high note.

I don't care why they did it and frankly, doubt that either was the case. Breaking the union was the purpose, here, no matter the cost. The election is over and with it the pandering to blue collar interests. In their minds, that union membership card trumps the bluest of collars, and puts the worker squarely in the enemy camp.

Legacy time, Mr. President.

Years ago, you famously talked about the choice to stand with us or stand against us.